CNC Offline Programmer
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Location: Gloucester
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift with Friday Early Finish
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Are you an experienced CNC Offline Programmer looking to work with advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres in a modern precision engineering environment?
Do you want to join a growing engineering business working on complex components, using the latest CAD/CAM software including Alphacam and Fusion 360?
Our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in high-quality machined components for a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a highly skilled CNC Offline Programmer to join their manufacturing team in Gloucester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer who enjoys working closely with machining teams, developing efficient programmes, and supporting continuous improvement within a modern workshop environment. The company is also investing in the latest AI-assisted programming technologies, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Benefits
Early finish every Friday
Modern machining facility with advanced HAAS machinery
Opportunity to work on 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres
Stable permanent position with long-term progression opportunities
Supportive and skilled engineering team
Investment in new technology and programming systems
Role responsibilities:
Create CNC programmes using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360
Generate tool paths from CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SolidWorks
Programme components for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres
Assist Setter/Operators during prove-out and machining stages
Develop work holding methods including jigs and soft jaws where required
Support continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency within the CNC Programming team
Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure high-quality output
The person:
Previous experience as a CNC Offline Programmer within precision engineering
Minimum 5 years machining, setting and operating experience
At least 3 years offline programming experience
Strong experience using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360 (essential)
Familiar with HAAS CNC machines
Able to read and work from engineering drawings and CAD files
If you are interested in this CNC Offline Programmer position and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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Location: Gloucester
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift with Friday Early Finish
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Are you an experienced CNC Offline Programmer looking to work with advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres in a modern precision engineering environment?
Do you want to join a growing engineering business working on complex components, using the latest CAD/CAM software including Alphacam and Fusion 360?
Our client is a well-established precision engineering company specialising in high-quality machined components for a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a highly skilled CNC Offline Programmer to join their manufacturing team in Gloucester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Programmer who enjoys working closely with machining teams, developing efficient programmes, and supporting continuous improvement within a modern workshop environment. The company is also investing in the latest AI-assisted programming technologies, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Benefits
Early finish every Friday
Modern machining facility with advanced HAAS machinery
Opportunity to work on 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres
Stable permanent position with long-term progression opportunities
Supportive and skilled engineering team
Investment in new technology and programming systems
Role responsibilities:
Create CNC programmes using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360
Generate tool paths from CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SolidWorks
Programme components for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres
Assist Setter/Operators during prove-out and machining stages
Develop work holding methods including jigs and soft jaws where required
Support continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency within the CNC Programming team
Work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure high-quality output
The person:
Previous experience as a CNC Offline Programmer within precision engineering
Minimum 5 years machining, setting and operating experience
At least 3 years offline programming experience
Strong experience using Alphacam and/or Fusion 360 (essential)
Familiar with HAAS CNC machines
Able to read and work from engineering drawings and CAD files
If you are interested in this CNC Offline Programmer position and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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